2019 NYC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

2019 NYC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PARKS & RECREATION-057

Contact:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Leslie Nusblatt

(212) 360-8212

(212) 360-8263

Leslie.Nusblatt@parks.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation manages 14 percent of the land in New York City. These assets range from playgrounds and

large parks, to tranquil wooded areas and more than 14 miles of beaches. Parks serve as New Yorkers¡¯ backyards, as vital meeting areas for outdoor

play and recreation ¨C but also as critical engines for economic growth and development.

NYC Parks¡¯ mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future

generations, and care for parks and public spaces to benefit New Yorkers across the five boroughs.

Through an effort to improve the quality, accessibility, efficiency and sustainability of our city parks by increasing investment in underserved

neighborhoods and expanding parkland: NYC Parks¡¯ Community Parks Initiative is completely redesigning and reconstructing dozens of parks in

neighborhoods across the city with the greatest needs¡ª35 of which are completed, 17 of which are in active construction and 15 that are in the

procurement process.

NYC Parks is also leading in innovative park design with Parks Without Borders, a new design approach that focuses on improving park entrances,

edges, and spaces adjacent to parks. By extending parks into communities, Parks Without Borders will improve New Yorkers¡¯ access to quality parks.

Ongoing work to care for our parks has:

Reconnected the City¡¯s two most northern boroughs, Manhattan and The Bronx, when NYC Parks¡¯ historic High Bridge was reopened.

Re-energized Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens, one of New York¡¯s largest parks, drawing visitors from around the globe.

Reinforced our commitment to growing greenspaces by meeting our goal to plant 1,000,000 trees.

The work of the agency goes far beyond the maintenance of New York City's nearly 30,000 acres. Parks is the City's leading programmer of cultural,

athletic and social activities, including nature walks, concerts, Learn to Swim classes, sports clinics, historic house tours, and much more. Each year

Parks hosts annual events such as WinterJam, Adventures NYC, and the Fall Field Day. In addition, Parks produces many special events, concerts

and movie premieres, as well as providing free rental equipment for skating, baseball, and miniature golf.

The Parks Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor to oversee and direct the work of the agency. The Commissioner appoints Deputy Commissioners,

Borough Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners who are responsible for managing the agency's divisions. These senior officials supervise the

work of thousands of Parks employees. They work with elected officials to complete capital improvements for parks, playgrounds, and recreation

centers. They work with the private sector to sponsor free public events. They get the community involved in Parks through volunteer initiatives and

educational and athletic programming in recreation and nature centers. They prepare Parks' budget and monitor the work of Parks' ice-skating rinks,

golf courses and other concessions.

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Staten Island Forestry is responsible for maintaining the city trees in the borough of Staten Island. Specifically, we assess health of trees and

determine removal and pruning needs for the safety of constituents as well as for construction and utility purposes. We also assess damage done to

trees during construction, natural disasters or other activities and issue appropriate restitutions and actions. Interns should be prepared to work in

weather conditions including light rain and heat during the summer. Interns should have appropriate clothing and gear for fieldwork to include: boots,

clothes that can get dirty, water, food, sunscreen, hat, belt, bug repellent (some sprays provided). It is recommended (but not required) that interns

obtain a field guide for trees.

POSITION TITLE

Staten Island Forestry Intern

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

We are searching for an intern to assist our division with a variety of Forestry related activities, including inspecting and documenting trees for pruning

or removal, reviewing construction sites to determine tree protection measures, maintaining a computerized tree data base, etc. Interns will survey and

assess city trees and collect additional data that our office can use to prioritize tree care activities. Interns will learn how to measure, identify and

assess health of urban trees; collect, organize, summarize and present data; and coordinate with office staff.

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QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIAL SKILLS / AREAS OF STUDY

Interns may have some horticultural, botanical, forestry or ecological training, but not required. A keen interest is desired over prior experience or

training. Computer technology, statistics and math majors are also welcome as we work with large data sets. Experience using a species identification

key and assessing tree health or quality is helpful. They should be physically able to carry surveying supplies up to 20 pounds and conduct field surveys

on city streets in varying types of weather. Interns should also be acquainted with MS office suite and have experience creating and using excel

spreadsheets and word documents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please email cover letter and resume to Leslie.Nusblatt@parks.

SALARY RANGE

Unpaid

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